Sydney Sweeney’s New Sci-Fi Remake Officially Scores a Major Update at Netflix
Netflix's live-action adaptation of Gundam, the Japanese mecha franchise, has finished filming after a four-month shoot, marking a significant step towards release for one of the streamer's most anticipated upcoming films. The project forms part of Netflix's continued push into big-budget science fiction, a genre that has previously delivered hits such as The Adam Project and 3 Body Problem, and comes as the platform reports another strong year for viewership across its slate.
Netflix acquired the rights to Gundam in 2021 and later confirmed this as the franchise's first live-action feature, based on the Mobile Suit Gundam series and set during a war between Earth and its space colonies fought with giant armed mobile suits. Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo star as rival pilots at the centre of the conflict. Filming began in April at Village Roadshow Studios on Australia's Gold Coast, with additional locations in Brisbane and Toowoomba, and wrapped this month, with cast wrap-party photos now circulating on social media.
In short
- Netflix's live-action Gundam film has finished filming after four months.
- Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo lead as rival mech pilots.
- Shot in Queensland, Australia; part of Netflix's sci-fi push.
Explained simply
Gundam is a Japanese science fiction franchise that began as an animated series and depicts a war between Earth and its space colonies. The conflict is fought using giant mechanical suits piloted by soldiers, and the franchise has become one of the most recognisable science fiction properties worldwide, spawning numerous films, shows and merchandise over decades. Netflix is now creating a live-action film adaptation of the story.
Netflix acquired the rights to Gundam in 2021 and is investing heavily in the adaptation as part of its wider push into big-budget science fiction, following the success of shows such as 3 Body Problem and films like The Adam Project. The film stars Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo as rival pilots whose conflict drives the story. This project reflects Netflix's strategy to develop major franchise properties that appeal to audiences worldwide.
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